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What is the primary goal of administering oxygen to patients with myocardial infarction?
What is the primary goal of administering oxygen to patients with myocardial infarction?
- To prevent tissue hypoxemia (correct)
- To decrease preload
- To increase myocardial oxygen demand
- To reduce heart rate
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta blockers in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta blockers in the management of myocardial infarction?
- Reduce infarct size and decrease oxygen demand (correct)
- Increase heart rate
- Increase contractility
- Decrease preload
What is the primary indication for the use of calcium channel blockers in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary indication for the use of calcium channel blockers in the management of myocardial infarction?
- To increase contractility
- To decrease spasm (correct)
- To reduce heart rate
- To reduce infarct size
What is the primary role of anticoagulants in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary role of anticoagulants in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary goal of nursing management in patients with myocardial infarction?
What is the primary goal of nursing management in patients with myocardial infarction?
What is the primary complication of sudden cardiac death?
What is the primary complication of sudden cardiac death?
What is the primary mechanism of action of morphine in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary mechanism of action of morphine in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary indication for the use of percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PCI) in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary indication for the use of percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PCI) in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary goal of administering positive inotropic drugs in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary goal of administering positive inotropic drugs in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary indication for the use of antiplatelet agents in the management of myocardial infarction?
What is the primary indication for the use of antiplatelet agents in the management of myocardial infarction?
